need help with friends pc

CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6NXEN

CPU: Intel Core i9 12900K 3.2GHz 16-Core Processor ($353.38)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 ($89.90)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk DDR4 ATX LGA1700 ($239.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - EVGA FTW3 ($330.99)
Memory: 64GB (4 x 16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 C16 ($139.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: Crucial P5 Plus 2TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive ($131.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx Series RM1000x 1000W ATX Power Supply ($150.00)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99)
Total: $1566.23
he has a budget of 1500 with some wiggle room, how well would this work and what upgrades/changes should he make?

Strawb said:

he has a budget of 1500 with some wiggle room, how well would this work and what upgrades/changes should he make?

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What workloads does your friend need to handle?

Jerry James said:

What workloads does your friend need to handle?

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mainly gaming, specifically rust

Strawb said:

mainly gaming, specifically rust

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Pretty good build. But I'd switch the Core i9 12900K to a Core i7 13700K. It's a better pick for gaming. Also, switch the CPU cooler to something like a Noctua NH-d15 or U12S (lower perf, but more compact).

Other than that, looks solid to me

PS. Switch the case to something in the mid-tower size category as full towers are mostly geared towards professionals and workstation users.